Usually visits at subcontractors’ sites are denied by suppliers. There are many reasons behind that, that were explained in a previous article. This situation should ... Continue Reading
Desiccants are made to protect goods against humidity while stored and transported. They can be placed in the product’s individual packaging or in the container ... Continue Reading
ASTM D 5276 – 98(2009) is a standard test method for drop test of loaded containers (cartons) by free fall. It is the reference for ... Continue Reading
The packaging of goods is one of the most significant product specifications. It has a direct influence on the ultimate quality of the goods. It ... Continue Reading
During an inspection, a battery of on-site tests are performed in order to check the conformity, functionality and usability of a product. Some tests are ... Continue Reading
As a matter of fact even though the goods have passed the pre-shipment inspection there is still a risk to damage them during transport due ... Continue Reading
How many times have we received shipments with broken goods? How many times did textiles smell bad? And how many times did we ask our ... Continue Reading
Just the other day, this ship ran aground off a reef in New Zealand. This ship held over 1300 containers, many holding hazardous materials. ... Continue Reading
How do I verify that my container is packed properly? Most people use a pre-shipment inspection prior to shipping to ensure that product quality is ... Continue Reading
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